Trading Operations Specialist

Eqvilent; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Trading Operations Specialist. In this hands-on position, you'll ensure operational checks and monitoring for algorithmic trading. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields, along with 3 years in trading operations. Join an international team with cutting-edge technology and enjoy a remote work environment with generous time off.

Benefits

40 paid days off

Work remotely from anywhere

Access to global offices

Qualifications

• 3 years in trading operations, trade support, or market surveillance.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and trading systems.
• Experience in algo/electronic trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth execution through operational checks and monitoring.
• Follow escalation procedures for anomalies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Structured procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Trading Operations Specialist to support our algorithmic trading activities. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that trading runs smoothly, reliably, and safely, through careful execution of operational checks, real-time monitoring, and timely escalation. This is a hands‑on role, not a management track — ideal for someone detail‑oriented, disciplined, and motivated to work in a regulated algo‑trading environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Capacity planning
• Executepre- and post-session checks to confirm system readiness and close out procedures
• Monitorintrasession invariants (positions, connectivity, latency, market data consistency, error rates) and promptly elevate deviations
• Followescalation procedures to involve the right people at the right time when anomalies arise
• Contribute tocontinuous improvement of anomaly detection quality, incident reaction times, and communication efficiency
• Keep accurate operational records and logs for auditability and learning
• Work in a shift‑based schedule covering European trading hours, ensuring reliable market coverage.

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3 years in trading operations, trade support, or market surveillance (experience in algo/electronic trading is a plus, but not required)
• Solid understanding of how financial markets and trading systems operate
• High attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable following structured procedures while also spotting where they can be improved
• Clear communicator in English, able to elevate effectively and work with multidisciplinary teams

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Work at the intersection of algorithmic trading and regulated European markets (MiFID license)
• Join an international team of highly qualified professionals
• Cutting‑edge hardware and technology
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Access any of our global offices anytime
• 40 paid days off